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R440 PUM

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 PUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 63,739 miles

all brake discs corroded-slight judder on rears,exhaust and underbody components corroded in places,fuel filter corroded

engine oil dirty,battery very weak,rear indicators-osf slightly discoloured

osr-osf tyres cracking in places,nail in nsr tyre,nsf tyre slightly damaged on tread,nsf brake bit noisey in motion-investigate

rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Fail 25 May 2012 63,739 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded-slight judder on rears,exhaust and underbody components corroded in places,fuel filter corroded

engine oil dirty,battery very weak,rear indicators-osf slightly discoloured

osr-osf tyres cracking in places,nail in nsr tyre,nsf tyre slightly damaged on tread,nsf brake bit noisey in motion-investigate

rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2010 63,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,806 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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R440 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R440 PUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R440 PUM registered?

R440 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R440 PUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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